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PADMA BHUSHAN LADY ANDAL VENKATASUBBA RAO

Andalamma was born to an affluent family. She was educated at a time when female literacy was frowned upon by the society. Throughout her school life she wanted nothing more than to bring about social awareness among the people. Even as a child she felt deeply for the plight of the needy.

Having been widowed at a very young age, Andalamma rebelled against the norms of the given time, when she decided to tie the knot with the chivalrous judge, Sir Mutha.

Together with her husband, she set about to enrich and empower the lesser privileged. The Madras Seva Sadan is a result of this love for the greater good. In the vast grounds of this noble institute, all the care and endeavours of Andalamma began to take shape.

Lady Andal was the pillar who stood her ground in order to help anyone in need. The Madras Seva Sadan and the institutes under it flourished as a result of Lady Andal’s nurturing personality. She became a mother figure, always taking keen interest in everyone around her. Under her firm guidance, The Madras Seva Sadan grew in leaps and bounds; it is now one of the most noticeable names in society.

Lady Andal worked tirelessly, whether it was breaking barriers related to caste, creed, religion and social stigma or organizing events for The Madras Seva Sadan.

During the years while The Madras Seva Sadan was growing from strength to strength, Lady Andal took part in various welfare activities across the state, which included: